Organise your year ahead and enjoy a little brush with nature each day, with the RHS's 2026 Wild in the Garden diary. With beautiful photos, and plenty of tips, this is a great option for the nature or garden lover. buff.ly/rbTB7vy

Penguin Classics have worked their magic on My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell this year, adding the classic tale of idyllic childhood, and sharing life with a menagerie of creatures in sunny Corfu, to its beautiful clothbound collection! Order here: buff.ly/xpHY70Z 💙📚 #NatureWriting

Paul Lamb's elegant and account of his life as a traditional West Country hedgelayer, Of Thorn & Briar, is a gentle, soul-feeding read. A life embedded in nature and the seasons, restoring and nurturing, and working with the land. Get yours in hardback here: buff.ly/RjD9lph #NatureWriting #Booksky

Interrupted Journeys is an unconventional memoir about one man who falls in with the badger crowd after manning the local badger hotline, and the unexpected wildlife adventures and encounters around Yorkshire it takes him on. You'll learn a lot! 💙📚 eBook & hardback available here:

David Attenborough's Ocean takes us through one hundred years and eight unique ocean habitats, inspiring wonder at both the resilient magnitude, and the delicate frailty of Earth's marine ecosystems as only Attenborough can 💙📚 Get yours as hardback or eBook here: buff.ly/YCzXkdv #NatureWriting

Good morning Bluesky! Here are three armchair actions for a wintery Sunday. It's easy to feel helpless in the face of everything happening in the world, but taking small steps is the way to start. A hundred people talking a small step is the beginning of a movement! #SundayActions

Middleland by @rory-stewart.bsky.social is one MP's experience of the very rural constituency Penrith & the Border. He writes beautifully on his encounters with people, politics, environmental and farming struggles, with a romanticism & deep respect for the land: buff.ly/Ux1rgTD #NatureWriting 💙📚

One book we've all loved this year was Raising Hare by @chloedalton.bsky.social 📚💙 A beautiful and moving account of one woman's encounter with an abandoned baby hare, so enchantingly written its bound to be a #NatureWriting classic for years to come. Read more here:

Is A River Alive? was the question posed in @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social's latest book, which we promise you will spark your imagination and make you reconsider the fate of our worldwide waterways. He's such a great writer, you'll easily get absorbed by this one! Take a look: buff.ly/hOH2yV7 💙📚

Tristan Gooley spoilt us all this year with his beautiful new book, The Hidden Seasons. It'd make a fantastic gift, as it brings the natural world to life and shines a light on really fascinating things to notice throughout the year 💙📚 Get yours here: uk.bookshop.org/a/2456/97813... #NatureWriting

Happy 1st December! Christmas is really starting to feel like it's just around the corner. If you need some inspiration, have a look at our online bookshelf of #StockingFiller books, perfect, quirky, informative, beautiful, entertaining little books: buff.ly/66L8JIj #NatureWriting #GreenGiftts 💙📚

Bestselling science author Simon Winchester has a new book out this month: The Breath of the Gods is a fascinating dive into the movement of air, what it means for our weather, culture, and how climate change is driving dramatic changes... Read more here: buff.ly/Lm56jps #NatureWriting #Science

“The more people who understand these ideas and bring them to their daily work, the more value that we can bring to the world around us.” Melissa talks to the New York Times about advocating for equitable, inclusive and sustainable mobility—and writing about other women who do, too: nyti.ms/3XhNIWX

🦇 An Adopt a Bat subscription is a lovely Christmas gift and you will be making a real difference to bats in the wild. Subscribe by 9am, 8 Dec to make sure it arrives on time: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

The Illuminated Book of Birds by Robin Crofut-Brittingham is a beautifully produced volume on birds from around the world, absolutely brimming with stunning painted illustrations by the author. It's one you'll want to leave on a coffee table for guests to marvel at 🐦🦚🦜💚 Take a look: buff.ly/b9XEbDz

Happy Birthday to William Blake, who knows where the wild things are...

It's Black Friday across the retail world, so use your power for good and real support independent bookshops, who I guarantee you will feel a little glow with every order placed! 📚💙 Visit Bookshop.org to start ticking off your Christmas wishlists!

Just published, The Life Trilogy Boxset contains stunning special editions of three of David Attenborough's most important books: Life on Earth, Living Planet, and The Trials of Life. It's a beautifully produced item that would make an amazing gift! buff.ly/iQiWZXj #NatureWriting

It's officially gift buying season! We've updated our top picks for beautiful little nature #books, ideal as stocking fillers or an extra delight for hard-to-buy-for friends. Check out our full list here & solve your gifting woes early this year: uk.bookshop.org/lists/stocki... #NatureWriting 📚💙

All is calm… all is bright… until you see the #HiddenBooksGame. 🌟 "This game destroys me every year" "The day is ruined." "Thanks, I hate books now." Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V

It's officially gift buying season! We've updated our top picks for beautiful little nature #books, ideal as stocking fillers or an extra delight for hard-to-buy-for friends. Check out our full list here & solve your gifting woes early this year: uk.bookshop.org/lists/stocki... #NatureWriting 📚💙

A Little Bird Told Me is a lovely new little illustrated gift book from @dominiccouzens.bsky.social and @rspb.bsky.social, filled with bird-related trivia that's perfect for dipping into and brightening your day, with a mix of science, history, pop culture & everything in between: buff.ly/UfdRtYO 💙📚

And if you like dinosaurs (and who doesn't really) check out our online bookshelf of recommended titles at @Bookshop.org: Dinosaurs Are For Grown Ups Too! uk.bookshop.org/lists/dinosa... Loads of great book gift ideas for the #dinosaur lovers in your life 🦕♥️🦖 #Booksky

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the transgender lives lost to violence. The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.

The Stones of Britain by the late Jon Cannon is a hefty yet incredibly readable, celebratory, wide-ranging look at Britain and its geology: how it formed, how it's shaped both our landscape and us as a people, how we relate to what's under our feet. Get it here: buff.ly/BnNWf7C 📚💙

HOPE is the new stunning photography book from conservation photographer & marine biologist @cmitty.bsky.social. A tribute to human interconnectedness with the natural world & indigenous wisdom, this is a very special coffee table book! Out now: uk.bookshop.org/a/2456/97824... #photography #booksky

Snö by Sverker Sorlin is a new globe-spanning natural history of snow and "the cultural, scientific, artistic & existential significance of what is, due to climate-change, fast-becoming a vanishing fact of nature" 🌨️❄️ In hardback & eBook here: uk.bookshop.org/a/2456/97815... #Booksky #NatureWriting

A bit of fun today, as Vanessa Mooncie has a new crochet book out: Dinosaurs! Joining her excellent previous animal and nature collections, these are clearly explained and fun to make! uk.bookshop.org/a/2456/97817... #Craftsky #Dinosaurs #Booksky

Have you ever wondered what animals are trying to communicate to us? In What Sheep Think About the Weather Amelia Thomas tries to find out. Animal lovers and experts chip in to form this charming, intelligent, thought-provoking read. Get the hardback/eBook here: buff.ly/i4iXrSz #NatureWriting 📚💙

Sandra Kynes' new book Deadly Fascination is all about poisonous plants and fungi, and what makes them so fascinating to us. From history to modern uses, folklore to magic, this will be a great read for spooky plant lovers! Paperback available here: uk.bookshop.org/a/2456/97807... #NatureWriting 📚💙

Spinosaur Tales from David Hone and @markwitton.bsky.social is out now: a new book exploring the world of the legendary Spinosaurus, packed with science, illustrations, and the latest research. Perfect for #dinosaur enthusiasts! Pick it up here: uk.bookshop.org/a/2456/97813... #Booksky

The Arrogant Ape by @christinewebb.bsky.social: "what if our arrogant human exceptionalism is leading us to exploit the earth at the expense of other species, & destroy our own world in the process?" Bound to be a fascinating read! Newly published: uk.bookshop.org/a/2456/97814... #NatureWriting 📚💙

Meteorites by @helenlpgordon.bsky.social is out in paperback this week: an accessible and narrative array of fascinating stories of fallen meteorites and the lives they've touched - from collectors to kings, scientists to farmers 🌠 buff.ly/1Muax8Z #Geology #Booksky

Chasing Fog by @circleofpines.bsky.social is out in paperback today A real love-letter to this atmospheric otherworldly phenomenon, Laura hunts down famed occurrences, and explores its role in literature, mythology, folklore and history. Available here: buff.ly/fEHC3c3 #Booksky #NatureWriting

Night Life, out today, is the enchanting follow-up to John Lewis-Stempel's bestseller Nightwalking. With characteristic vivid prose he draws back the veil of darkness to reveal the many natural wonders to be found once most humans are abed 🌒✨ Out here: buff.ly/uWVpJJQ #NatureWriting #Booksky

Looking Down at the Stars by @christinariley.bsky.social is published today! A beautiful collection of essays and reflections on life underwater, inspired by Scotland's rocky coast 🌊💙 Take a look: uk.bookshop.org/a/2456/97819... #NatureWriting #booksky

Zohran Mamdani has vowed to implement a sweeping agenda filled with measures designed to transform NYC life, particularly in regards to affordability and equity. We've reported on many of these proposals, exploring how they’ve worked in other cities. reasonstobecheerful.world/zohran-mamda...

Winterland: The Colors of Snow is a gorgeous new photography book by Christophe Jacrot that documents the melancholic beauty and purity of snowy landscapes: mountains, settlements, wildlife, all atmospheric and stunning. Take a look: buff.ly/qkQUEUP #Photography #Booksky #NaturePhotography

We're all delighted to wake up to see yesterday's New York election called for Mamdani. Now let's see a politics of hope and real change spread over here! 🌍💚

Hugely concerning that govt is considering slashing funding for desperately needed home insulation to cut bills in the short term. It’s vital to protect the Warm Homes Plan for long term investment to fix poor housing. Why not use a wealth tax to cut energy bills instead, Rachel?

To be clear, what is being proposed here is to axe the main mechanism for getting Britain’s homes insulated - which is by FAR the best way to reduce household energy bills in the long term 🤦‍♂️ …and also, just incidentally, an absolute non-negotiable requirement for meeting UK climate targets 😬🥵☠️

Related, #AI is a huge danger as it seeps into the publishing industry. We've seen countless AI-produced books on foraging appearing on Amazon and other big book websites. People are still much more likely to trust printed books than online info. If in doubt ask a bookseller for recommendations:🧵

Time in nature isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for our wellbeing. A Right to Roam ensures everyone can have access to the landscapes that nourish our minds and bodies. Why do you support the right to roam and what does it mean to you? Tell us here - forms.gle/Y7myDqnkeinh...

Wanderers by @kerriandrewsuk.bsky.social is an uplifting account of women through history for whom walking was important: defying gendered conventions, walking mountains alone, often writing as they went. Inspiring, courageous, & passionate #NatureWriting! Buy here: uk.bookshop.org/a/2456/97817...

🦇 There are more than 80 bat groups in the UK, all run by volunteers and all on the front line of bat conservation. To find your local bat group and get involved see:

Happy Halloween! What better day to highlight brand new The Genius Bat by Yossi Yovel? A fascinating read on the mysterious bat and the people who study them; their biological feats and the important ways they contribute to a healthy planet! Buy now: buff.ly/hK0DmK3 #NatureWriting 📚💙 #Bats

The Wonder of Insects by Ross Piper is a new illustrated hardback exploring the fascinating worlds of 70 #insects. Incredible creatures who have evolved into peak forms with such innovative and remarkable adaptations. A real eye-opener! Get yours here: buff.ly/ZzxqPNm #Booksky #NatureWriting

Be careful if building a bonfire this Halloween and Bonfire Night. Hedgehogs love to hibernate in piles of sticks and branches – so build a bonfire on the same day you plan to burn it, and check it carefully for hiding wildlife. More : littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/nat...

Storm by master stormchaser Hank Schyma is a beautiful new title from DK that's the best kind of informative photography coffee-table book: stunning, and full of science and first-hand accounts of epic weather events. Take a look in our little bookshop: buff.ly/CwFsvGT #Booksky #Stormchasing

It might be Common but this Inkcap seemed perfect to share for #WildFungiHour 🍄 It really was shouting 'look at me' on the dark woodland floor! 😊 📷 🌿 Good evening everyone ✨👋 #FungiFriends #Photography #WildFlowerHour #Nature #Fungi